Reviews and Comments

I enjoyed this book and how it was a very much a classic mystery but set in a fantasy world which felt rich and full.

A very enjoyable over view and analysis of the late bronze age ending.

This book has Alex (from the previous book) as the main POV character and the change is an enjoyable look at the world without the main characters. The actions in the book move the world in dramatic ways, really feels as if it kicks off a new stage in the series and I look forward to reading more

An enjoyable look at the Tudor court (during dramatic religious changes by Henry VIII) that is told through Thomas Cromwell. It is political and religious political story with well crafted and worked out characters that, well historical fiction, makes the world feel alive.

An enjoyable series set in an alternate world with dragons of war. I feel a similarity to Aubrey Maturin, in a good way with the chemistry and settings. The first in the series is decent but the world building really picks up over the series and the enjoyable alternative world is a nice frame for a compelling story

I really enjoy Post Captain, maybe my favorite single book. Starts with the end of the war and our heroes spend time on the land but it does not last. Rival, friendship, love and war all are covered and it is just an amazing book.

Starting with the black death plague one could expect a normal alternative history but instead we are delivered with something more. The link of characters helps anchor the story and makes the world deeper and I enjoyed thinking about the connections and the altering of what I expected

I really enjoyed this story, the treasure hunt in a city brought low but not broken by climate change (and the massive effects of that). The tension between a future where we stay the course that is bleak yet with story of the individual and community still trying to do good providing a bitter sweet book

There are two types of business books, those that may as well have been written by PR and then those who explore and expose the business. This is one of the later, deeply researched and presented in a page turning writing that filled me with rage knowing what came of all of it

I didn't really expect the more personal travelogue aspect but thought the stories, both personal and people meet, actually helps illuminated the imperialism of America and one of it's own coming to term with their own actions and believes.

While I enjoyed it I would see it is also not my favorite of the witch series of Discworld. If you are looking to start I would have a different recommendation but as I enjoy Discoworld a lot I had a good time reading it

I enjoyed this book, it hit a lot of my sweet spots (alternative history, early space) and I thought it was well written. I also enjoyed the show For All Mankind which had a similar feel in a way. I think if you enjoy what I do it is a should read but I could see it not being for everyone

A good look at the terrifying white power movement growth and danger. I know a decent amount of history and learned even more. Well written and I thought put together a well researched book that focuses on the history.

An enjoyable novel that focused on the thoughts about what it means in the sense of consciousness.

The first in an amazing series that kicks of the Aubrey Maturin stories. It is focused on the Med. Perhaps not my favorite but it is a great start to the series for sure and Simon Vance is a great narrator IMHO